Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.84m (9.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 100LT is 2.84m (9.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 53cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 2,600kg |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | 3.16m |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 1.67m |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 920kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Ifor Williams HB506. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 100LT if...
- you want one that is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 2.84m (9.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 53cm (1.5ft) wider inside
Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross and is 2.84m (9.5ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Ifor Williams HB506 on a car licence?
Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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